Although it hasn't been officially announced by Microsoft yet, the information was revealed on the OzSilverLight mailing list today that there will be a programming competition for Australian developers starting in September.

Here is the URL: http://devsta.microsoft.com.au/

What's really interesting about this particular competition is that it is offering some seriously cool prizes! For instance, first place is an all expenses paid trip to Mix09 in Vegas next year, an XBOX Elite plus games, and a MSDN subscription.

The "theme" of the competition will be announced on 29th September, and then it will be open slather. Developers will have exactly 200 hours and 8 minutes to complete their submission for the competition.

So start stocking that jolt cola and be ready on 29th Sept to compete to become the next DEVSTA!